What are the ways to manage infertility?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old female. I am trying to get pregnant soon. But I feel that I am infertile. So, I want to know what is primary infertility and secondary infertility.

What are the common causes of female infertility?
How does age affect fertility?
What are the common male infertility problems faced?
What are the fertility procedures incorporated in a couple to get a healthy baby?
What are the healthy lifestyle factors that can be followed in a couple to boost their fertility?
How do fertility medications and hormonal tablets help in conception?
What are the potential side effects faced due to it?
How to manage it?

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Infertility means not getting conceived even after having continuous intercourse for a year. Primary infertility means women never get pregnant, and secondary infertility means women who were pregnant once but now are not able to conceive. These days PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), and thyroid abnormalities are the most common causes of female infertility. I would like to suggest to you some tests that you should do so that we can know the cause of infertility and treat you properly. Do CBC (complete blood count), RBS (random blood sugar), thyroid profile, USG (ultrasonography) abdomen and pelvic, and husband’s semen analysis. And how is your menstrual cycle? Kindly follow up with the test results.

Thank you.